went (away)

verb

Definition of went (away)next
past tense of go (away)
as in disappeared

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  1. disappeared
  2. evaporated
  3. melted
  4. fled
  5. faded
  6. divided
Verb
  • The Red Sox scored first and took two leads in the game, but both disappeared quickly.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Police said that around that time Stine disappeared, there were reports of blocks of concrete being removed from the home by the ex-boyfriend’s father.
    — Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of disappeared
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  • The two-run lead evaporated in the bottom of the fifth when a rare Caleb Durbin defensive disaster created another game-tying opportunity.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If the silence follows a letter mentioning legal action, don't assume the issue evaporated.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaporated
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  • Flames melted her siding, windows flew into Corey’s windows, and the garage door partially fell in.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The incident occurred July 6, when a city employee discovered the license plate readers had been removed from a pole, cut, and partially melted.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of melted
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  • Police detectives are now working to determine the make and model of the vehicle that fled the scene.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Foreign governments must also protect Afghans who have fled Taliban rule.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fled
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  • MarketWatch described it as one of SpaceX’s best days since coming public, while The Wall Street Journal said the shares jumped about 16% as lock-up fears faded.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Sort clothing, shoes, and accessories according to an organization’s needs, and discard anything that’s stained, ripped, faded, or has holes, broken zippers, or missing buttons.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of faded
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  • The country has been divided for years between rival administrations, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Wall Street divided on Fed outlook The war with Iran continues to add to the uncertainty.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
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